ASUSReleased 2024

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E Gaming WiFi

The ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E Gaming WiFi lands as a solid mid-range motherboard, built around Intel Z890.

69/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
Intel Z890LGA18518800 MT/s18+1+2+2ATXDDR5
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Why we rate it

  • BIOS flashback
  • Debug LED / postcode display
  • Above-average max ram
  • Above-average max memory speed (oc)
  • Below-average pcie 4.0 x16 slots
Score profile

Where the ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E Gaming WiFi wins and loses

Scored against the motherboards class
MemoryExpansionRearNetworkingFeatures6966595880
Memory
69
Expansion slots
66
Rear I/O
59
Networking
58
Features
80
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Platform

SocketLGA1851
ChipsetIntel Z890
Form factorATX
Supported CPU generationsCore Ultra 200S

Memory

RAM typeDDR5
RAM slots4
Max RAM192 GB
Max memory speed (OC)8800 MT/s
ECC memoryNo

Power delivery

VRM phases18
CPU power connectors2

Expansion slots

PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1
PCIe x1 slots0
M.2 slots (total)7
M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots3
SATA ports4

Rear I/O

USB4 / Thunderbolt 42
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gb/s)1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s)8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s)0
HDMI1
DisplayPort1

Networking

Ethernet5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.4

Audio

Audio codecROG SupremeFX (Realtek ALC4080)
Audio channels7.1

Features

BIOS flashbackYes
Debug LED / postcode displayYes
RGB / ARGB headers4
Fan headers5

More specs

M2 slots0

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Head to head

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E Gaming WiFi vs ASRock ASRock Z890 Taichi Lite

Highlighted cell = better in that row
MemoryExpansionRearNetworkingFeatures
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E Gaming WiFiASRock Z890 Taichi Lite
 ASUSASUS ROG Strix Z890-E Gaming WiFiThis pageASRockASRock Z890 Taichi Lite
Overall score69 /100Better68 /100
ChipsetIntel Z890Intel Z890
SocketLGA1851LGA1851
Form factorATXATX
Max RAM speed8800 MT/s9200 MT/sBetter
RAM slots44
M2 slots total7Better5
Who it's for

Is the ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E Gaming WiFi right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable motherboard for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier motherboard is the better call.

Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
good
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E Gaming WiFi worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 69/100 against other motherboards, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E Gaming WiFi?

Its bios flashback stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme?

The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme scores 75/100 versus this one at 69/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.